Plant-protector



(No Model.)

L. GRUETZMAOHER.

PLANT PROTECTOR.

Patented Mar. 14

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LOUIS GRUETZMAOHER,

on GALVESTON, TEXAS.

PLANT-PROTECTOR.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 493,400, dated March14, 1893.

Application filed July 25, 1892.

To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, LoUIs GRUETZMAOHER, a citizen of the United States,residing at Galveston, in the county of Galveston and State of Texas,have invented a new and useful Plant-Protector, of which the followingis a specification.

My invention relates to a plant-protector or shade adapted to beadjusted in proximity to a plant or in a flower-bed, to protect theplant or plants from the direct rays of the sun,the object of myinvention being to provide a protector or shade which is adjustable soas to enable it to be arranged to suit the inclination of the rays oflight.

A further object of my invention is to provide a protector or shadewhich will defend the plant from the direct rays of the sun, and whichwill at the same time allow a sufficient amount of light to penetratethereto.

Further objects of my invention will appear in the followingdescription, and the novel features thereof will be particularly pointedout in the claims.

In the drawings: Figure 1 is a perspective view of my improved protectoror shade arranged in operative position. Fig. 2 is asimilar view withthe shade proper adjusted at an inclination. Fig. 3 is a similar view ofthe protector folded for transportation.

The frame A, of the shade B, is formed of one continuous strand of wire,and while it may be of any preferred shape, I have found the rectangularform shown in the drawings to be the most convenient.

Upon the opposite parallel sides 0 C, are mounted to slide the eyes D D,which are attached to the ends of the adjustable cross-wire E, saidcross-wire being provided at its center with a loopF, through whichpasses the standard G. The standard is formed as a continuation of thewire forming the frame of the shade proper, and is provided with anupper arm H, which is normally in the plane of said frame, and avertical arm or upright K, which is adapted to be inserted at its lowerend in the ground, said vertical arm or upright'being provided near itslower end with a curve L, which is designed to prevent said standardfrom rotating while in the ground and allowing the shade to be turnedout of the desired position. The standard is provided, near the SerialNo. 441,159. (No model.)

junction of its arms, with a bend or loop M, to engage the loop at thecenter of the cross wire to lock the latter in position when theprotector is desired to be arranged in the position shown in Fig. 1.

The cover N, which is attached firmly at its ends to the ends of theframe, and is loose at its side edges to enable the eyes in the ends ofthe cross-wire to slide freely upon the sides of the frame, is providedat its center with a longitudinal slot or opening 0 to permit the angleof the standard to pass therethrough when the parts are arranged in theposition shown in Fig. 2. To adjust the parts in said position,disengage the loop at the center of the cross-wire from the bend nearthe angle of the standard, and pass said loop over the angle. Then slidethe cross-wire toward the opposite end of the frame and allow theupright portion of the standard to slip through the said loop until itreaches the stop P, near the lower end of said upright. The horizontalarm of the standard will bend sufficiently to enable the parts to assumethe position shown in Fig. 2. To fold the protector for shipment, bendthe standard at its angle until both arms thereof lie in the plane ofthe frame of the shade. The wire forming the frame and standard ispliable to enable it to be bent repeatedly without fracture, and may beof copper.

It will be seen from the above description that the protector may beadjusted at any desired angle from vertical to horizontal to interceptthe rays of the sun, and by employing a cover composed of a fabric whichis thin enough to allow the light to penetrate therethrough and at thesame time thick enough to protect the plant from the direct and strongrays of the sun, the protector may be used at all times Withoutinterfering with the proper growth of the plant.

Having thus described my invention, I claim- 1. In a protector forplants, in combination with a frame having a slitted cover, a bentstandard having one arm loosely connected to the frame and a movablecross-wire engaging the other arm of the standard at an intermediatepoint to adjust the position of the shade, substantially as specified.

2. In a protector for plants, in combination be inserted in the ground,and a sliding cross-- wire mounted at its ends upon said side-bars andprovided at its center with a loop to engagethe standard, substantiallyas specified.

4. The combination of the frame composed of a single strand of Wire,anda bent standard formed as a continuation of said strand and having avertical portion to be inserted at its lower end in the ground, saidframe being provided with a slitted cover, substantially as specified.

5. In a protector for plants, the combination with the frame, andacentrally-slotted cover secured thereto, of the standard having ahorizontal arm which is attached to one end of the frame, and across-wire mounted at its ends on the sides of the frame and provided atits center with a loop to engage said standard, substantially asspecified.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto aflixedmy signature in the presence of two witnesses.

LOUIS GRUETZMACI-IER.

, Witnesses: 7

TIM FINN, EDWARD T. Donos.

